Action Plan: Getting a job 1. Research your job ideas
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Do you know what you want? If not, look at the ‘How to generate a career idea?’ worksheet
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Have you checked the qualifications, experience and skills required for this type of work? If not, check the ‘How to research my career idea’ worksheet
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Do you know who the employers are in your chosen sector?
2. Prepare your c.v. and covering letter
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Is your C.V. up to date? If not, Use the link from the ‘Looking for work’ worksheet
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Have you asked someone else to proof read your C.V.?
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Are you ready to tailor your C.V. to different jobs and employers?
3. Start to look for vacancies; Some generic websites for job search are listed below, but you can also follow the tips on speculative approaches, agencies and other job search strategies as listed on the ‘Looking for work’ worksheet o www.brightonandhovejobs.com o www.theargus.com o www.fridayad.com o www.reed.com o www.monster.com o www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
o www.facebook.com/yesbrightonhove
The Youth Employability Service works with unemployed 16-18 year olds resident in Brighton and Hove. Even if you haven’t left school or college yet, you can look at job information on their Facebook page. If you still haven’t found anything when you leave, get in touch with them for on-going support.
o www.gumtree.com 4. Make sure your friends and family know you are looking
for work.